Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore has always taken physical and mental fitness very seriously. The former professional shooter turned politician has given some of the known celebrities a special task. He took to this Twitter to urge the Indian citizens to follow a better and healthy lifestyle. After urging the citizens to participate, Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore challenged Indian cricket team skipper Virat Kohli, shuttler Saina Nehwal, and Hrithik Roshan to join the #FitnessChallenge to inspire others. After Hrithik, many celebrities have started a chain of tags and have urged others to continue the challenge. Deepika Padukone, Anushka Sharma and Tiger Shroff have joined the bandwagon.

Deepika Padukone took to her Instagram to take the challenge and revealed that she is passionate about fitness and loves running. She has challenged all of her friends from sports fraternity. She captioned the video, “I am extremely passionate about fitness…and my new obsession…running! Thank You @pvsindhu1 ! I challenge @mithaliraj @ranirampal4 @aditigolf #HumFitTohIndiaFit.”

Anushka Sharma was challenged by her hubby Virat Kohli and she sportingly took on the challenge. She has now challenged her friends Dipika Pallikal and Sui Dhaaga co-star Varun Dhawan. Sharing a video from her gym, she was seen lifting weights. She captioned the video. “I accept your challenge @imVKohli. Here’s my video for the #HumFitTohIndiaFit #FitnessChallenge. I’d like to nominate my friends, @DipikaPallikal and @Varun_dvn Great initiative @Ra_THORe sir! #ComeOutAndPlay.”

Tiger Shroff is the third one to take up the challenge. He showed off his insane gymnastic skills as he did the flip with such an ease. He has challenged Farhan Akhtar, Sonam Kapoor and Karan Johar. Tiger wrote, “Tareeke anek par maksad sirf ek #HumFitTohIndiaFit – great initiative by @Ra_THORe sir ???? thank you @iHrithik sir, i’d like to nominate @sonamakapoor, @karanjohar and @FarOutAkhtar to take the #FitnessChallenge forward.”

On the work front, Deepika Padukone is currently going through scripts before she locks in her next project. Anushka Sharma, on the other hand, will be seen in two films this year- Sui Dhaaga: Made in India and Zero. Tiger Shroff is currently shooting for Student of the Year 2 which will release in November, this year.